The new stick foundations no longer dry out the skin. Re-launched by the major brands with new skincare formulas, they’re all the rage! We’re adopting them because they provide light coverage, are portable and hygienic (you don’t need to use your fingers, just brush the stick directly onto the skin).
Lancôme was one of the first to offer a foundation stick with a light, breathable texture (Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Stick, €49, 20 shades) which already offers all the benefits of this galenic formula: coverage, long wear and now comfort.
The original feature is the Kabuki brush tip, which allows the foundation to be blended to perfection, without any help from the fingers.
This winter, brands are embracing this solid form that won’t run into your bag, and are even offering it in a refillable, certified organic formula (Zao Refillable Stick Foundation, 10g, €29.90, 14 shades; refill 10g, €20.90).
Dior is launching its first stick foundation (Dior Forever Skin Perfect, €57, 18 shades).
It’s a formulative feat, with a texture that blends perfectly with the skin, blurring imperfections in a single stroke.
It offers easily adjustable coverage, a filter effect and a luminous matte finish, while providing 24 hours of hold and hydration.
The fine, melting texture stretches into a supple film that is imperceptible to the eye and to the touch, like a second skin.
A duo of soft-focus mineral powders, selected for their complementarity, provide the perfect balance between blurring matte finish and diffusing light on …